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Greg Vandal Superintendent Update 4.30.08

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In this story, Sauk Rapids/Rice Superintendent Greg Vandal gives us his monthly update. Mr. Vandal tells us about some of the many things that the School district is doing this spring. His message also illustrates the importance of finishing the school year in a strong fashion. Stay tuned to DigElog Sauk Rapids each month for an exclusive interview with Superintendent Vandal.

Week In Review 4.13 - 4.26.2008

Sauk Rapids Pageant Queen's Tea

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It was a day for pampering themselves.   After a year of community service and a myriad of appearances around central Minnesota, the Miss Sauk Rapids Royalty held their annual Queen's Tea.

The day started at a luxurious home in the Villages Creekside community where the girls ate brunch and conversed with the Sauk Rapids Pageant support team. Then, they proceeded to get their hair and makeup done as well as getting into their formal dresses for an evening on the town .

In this story, each of the Miss Sauk Rapids Royalty share some of their personal experiences from the past year as well as giving some important advice to the new royalty candidates for ’08. Stay tuned to DigElog Sauk Rapids for our exclusive coverage of the Miss Sauk Rapids Pageant.

Jeff Howe Presentation 3

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In our third installment of Jeff Howe’s soldier presentation, he reminds us that the best ways for soldiers to cope with their experiences abroad are to share their feelings and to stay active. During this story, you will also hear from a WWII Veteran that received a one of a kind keepsake from a Polish Prisoner during his service. In return for the man’s graciousness in offering the Polish soldier a meal, he received a ring that was made from a spoon. DigElog Sauk Rapids would like to thank Jeff Howe and the many others that help to positively reintegrate returning soldiers into our society.

Sauk Rapids River Days

                                       

                                       
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Sauk Rapids River Days is just over two months away and plans for the event are all coming together.  In this story festival coordinator Marla Elness joins with parade marching band coordinator Cathy Sauer to give us some of the latest information about this year's event.  The festival has a brand new website: www.saukrapidsriverdays.com where all of the information, forms and key contacts are listed.  Cathy Sauer talks about the 14 bands that will be a part of this year's parade and you won't believe how far one of the bands will travel to be a part of this very prestigious event.
      

   

Cold Spring Granite Company Smoke Stack Falls

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It took the better part of the morning... on into early afternoon to prepare for the moment.  It was a job that required double the power anyone had thought would be necessary.  In the end it lasted a total of 10 seconds to see over 100 years of history come crashing to the ground.  And it all took place exactly 24 hours ago.

The Cold Spring Granite smoke stack, located on the edge of the Sauk River in Cold Spring, MN, came crashing to the ground. The demise of this over 100 year old community icon represented the closure of one era, in preparation for the beginning of a new one for the people of Cold Spring.

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Sauk Rapids Girls Track Preview

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In our effort to bring you the most extensive coverage of Sauk Rapids High School Sports, DigElog Sauk Rapids caught up with both of the High School track coaches to get a preview of their upcoming seasons. In this story, you will get a chance to hear about the Girls Track and Field Team from head Coach Loren Finlayson. The team is always trying to improve their true-team efforts and would also like to see more girls coming out and joining the team as they have now moved into the biggest class, class 3A. Good luck to all the Sauk Rapids Track and Field participants this season.

Sauk Rapids Boys Track Preview

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The 2008 Track and Field season is underway, and DigElog Sauk Rapids had a chance to catch up with Boy’s Track and Field Coach Pete Robinet. In this story, Coach Robinet gives us a sneak preview of the season as well as discusses the importance of participation, overall improvement, and the team’s focus on the true-team category. Good luck to both the boys and girls track team this spring.

Week in Review 4.6 - 4.12.2006

Jeff Howe Presentation 2

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In our second edition of Major Jeff Howe’s story, you’ll learn more about the many issues our returning soldiers from Iraq are faced with. You will continue to be exposed to various photos as Major Howe discusses some of the living conditions that Iraqi civilians are living under. Lastly, Major Howe focuses on the importance of helping soldiers after their tours of duty in the military end. It is vital that we not forget about these brave young men and women that are simply trying to reintegrate into society.

Mr. Howe’s message is relatively simple, he seeks to raise awareness that returning soldiers, even his own, are being forgotten by our society.   There are some basic needs that require our focus and immediate attention. This is a serious concern for us as a society and we must see to it that these brave heroes are not forgotten.

Army Major Jeff Howe : A SOLDIER'S STORY

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In this story, Army Major Jeff Howe discusses some of the many challenges our returning soldiers from Iraq are faced with. In this presentation you will see images from his 2-hour power-point presentation. These photos, many of which were taken by his soldiers, give people a small glimpse of the activity that is going on in Iraq.

Mr. Howe’s message is relatively simple, he seeks to raise awareness that returning soldiers, even his own, are being forgotten by our society.   There are some basic needs that require our focus and immediate attention. This is a serious concern for us as a society and we must see to it that these brave heroes are not forgotten.

Week In Review 3.30 - 4.5.2008

Greg Vandal School Update

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Every month DigElog Sauk Rapids gets a chance to sit down and speak with Sauk Rapids/Rice superintendent Greg Vandal. In this story, superintendent Vandal discusses the current issues facing the school district, particularly the budget cuts. There are many ways that Sauk Rapids/Rice citizens can become involved with the school district. For more information visit their website @ www.isd47.org.

link:  www.isd47.org

Norm Coleman Visits St. Cloud

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The US Senate race shifted gears last week with Norm Coleman's official launch of his campaign. Coleman scheduled a three day tour around the state to announce his run. The DigElog video team ran into Coleman on Thursday, March 27th, when he stopped by the Copper Lantern restaurant on highway 10 in St. Cloud. Coleman has been known to tailor his message to the audience and DigElog was there to capture his message on his "Tour Of Saints" along the Mississippi river.

Coleman was greeted by a warm and attentive croud in St. Cloud that packed the restaurant from end to end. His message addressed a number of Republican core values and included some special comments about the Desota bridge project funding (bridge being repaired crossing the Mississippi on highway 23).
For more information about Coleman's tour check out The Uptake

Visit Coleman's Election Website @ Norm Coleman Election Website